Feb 15, 2019 | Membership, Professional Development
The Edelman IP & Insights event exceeded my expectations and I know everyone that came learned something about company branding, diversity and inclusion, and the overall culture of Edelman. The event kicked off with Ryan Zimmerman, DC Public Affairs, and Lisa...Feb 15, 2019 | Membership
WWPR’s Melinda Tolliver had the opportunity to learn more about new WWPR member Jennifer Passey’s role at Girls on the Run of NOVA and why she joined WWPR. Jennifer Passey, engagement manager at Girls on the Run of NOVA, is one of WWPR’s newest members and brings with...Feb 7, 2019 | Membership, Professional Development
Being a member of WWPR is one of the most rewarding things I’ve done professionally and personally since I moved to D.C. (over four years ago!) and I’m even more excited than ever this year. Here’s why: Rise and Shine Events. This year, I’m saying “no” to the snooze...Feb 2, 2019 | Membership
Meet our newest WWPR member: Erika Dyer! Erika has a substantial background in state and local politics homegrown in nearby Virginia and has recently put her public affairs skills to work at a PR firm. Her Experience Erika serves as an account associate for Ketchum,...Jan 8, 2019 | Events, Membership, News & Updates
We are excited to introduce you to the 2019 WWPR Board of Directors slate. With these women at the helm, we know WWPR will be successful in reaching its mission to create a member-based professional society that cultivates and inspires female communicators to reach...Dec 23, 2018 | Membership, News & Updates, PR in Politics, Professional Development
It seems growth in the U.S. PR industry has slowed in the last two years. Worse, profitability appears to be declining as well, according to the Gould + Partners 2016 benchmarking survey. PR is a tough business and many external factors have an impact on that line...